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lunes, 28 de mayo de 2012

CAMBRIDGE ESOL: COMPUTER BASED EXAMS

Cambridge ESOL exams are increasingly available to be taken as a computer-based test.

Not only has this added more exam dates each year, but candidates can register for the exam as little as three weeks before taking it - allowing the exam to be taken when candidates are ready for it.

There are a number of other benefits to computer-based testing:

faster access to results, with scores available to be seen online just three weeks after the test

many students are more comfortable completing a test with a keyboard and mouserather than paper and pen

test takers can edit their answers on screen during the exam

the use of headphones for the listening elements of tests mean that they can adjust the volume to suit their needs

online timer and help functions allow candidates to get the best from their exam performance.

If you are considering taking a computer-based test, remember:

The computer-based test is another choice in how you take our exams - it does not replace the paper and pen test. Other than the method of completing them, the exams are exactly the same, and they both lead to the same internationally recognised Cambridge ESOL certificate. Extensive research and trials have been carried out to make sure this is the case.

The security of computer-based exams is protected by state-of-the-art encryption and an on screen lock-down facility.

For detailed information on each exam please visit the corresponding page on this website.